Average Knee Injury Settlement Amounts in Nevada

One of the most common types of car accident injuries a person can sustain is a knee injury. From slamming into the dashboard or steering column, being wrenched when the car is hit from the side, or even getting injured by loose objects in the vehicle, there are many ways that a person could end up with a mild to very serious knee injury after being in a car accident. From minor sprains to severe fractures, knee injuries can have long-lasting effects on a person’s health, mobility, and quality of life. 

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Las Vegas and suffered a knee injury, speaking with an experienced knee injury attorney about possible compensation can be crucial in securing the financial support you need for your recovery. We invite you to contact the team here at SJW in Las Vegas. We would be glad to meet with you to discuss your car accident case and to advise you on next steps. Contact us online or call us at (702) 291-8007. We can sit down with you for a free case consultation, answering any questions you might have related to your accident.

Recent Las Vegas Knee Injury Car Accident Settlements

Our Las Vegas law office is often asked ‘How much compensation will I get for a knee injury?’ or ‘What is the average settlement amount for a knee injury?’ These can be difficult questions to answer, as each case is different, and the circumstances of that case, the facts of the underlying crash, and the resulting injuries are unique. There are many factors that will be considered. According to the cases mentioned on this page, however, the average Las Vegas knee injury accident settlement ranges between $75,000-$270,000. Though, they can far exceed this range. As such, it is best to speak with one of Las Vegas’s car accident lawyers near you today about your case to determine what sort of settlement you could expect for your knee injuries.

Some of our most recent knee injury case settlement payout examples in Nevada include:

$270,000 – Knee Injury Car Accident Settlement in Las Vegas, NV

Failure to Yield Right of Way Car Collision in Las Vegas

Our client suffered injuries to his neck, neck, shoulder, and knee after a driver failed to yield the right of way at an intersection and collided with our driver side of our client’s vehicle.

$270,000 - Knee Injury Car Accident Settlement in Las Vegas, NV won for our client by SJW.

$235,000 – Knee Injury Car Accident Settlement in Nevada

Front-Ended Collision in Las Vegas

Our client suffered a concussion as well as injuries to his knee, neck, and back after a driver ran a stop sign and collided with our client’s vehicle at a high rate of speed.

$200,0000 – Knee Injury Settlement in Nevada from Car Accident

Rear-End Accident Caused Knee Injury in Las Vegas

Our client suffered injuries to her head, cervical, left shoulder, and right knee after being rear-ended and pushed into a stopped vehicle in a rear-end collision.

$125,0000 – Knee Injury Settlement in Nevada from Car Accident

Rear-End Accident Caused Knee Injury in Las Vegas

Our client suffered injuries to her back, shoulder, knee and ankle after being rear ended and then pushed into another vehicle.

$90,000 – Knee Injury Car Accident Settlement in NV

Unsafe Lane Change Collision in Las Vegas

Our client suffered injuries to her right knee, neck, and back after a driver executed an unsafe lane change and struck the front passenger side of her vehicle.

$90,000 – Knee Injury Car Accident Settlement in Nevada

Failure to Yield Right of Way Collision in Las Vegas

Our client suffered injuries to his teeth, jaw, knee, neck and back after a driver failed to yield the right of way at an intersection and collided with our client’s vehicle.

$75,000 – Knee Injury Rear-Ended Car Accident Settlement in Las Vagas, Nevada

Failure to Yield Right of Way Car Accident in Las Vegas, NV

Our client suffered injuries to his chest and knee after a driver failed to yield the right of way and caused a collision with our client’s vehicle.

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Common Knee Injuries from Car Accidents

Car accidents can cause the knees to undergo significant force and trauma, leading to various types of serious injuries, including:

Knee Fractures – The impact of a knee hitting part of the interior of a vehicle like the dashboard can cause fractures or breaks in the bones of the knee, such as the patella (kneecap), or the leg bones connected to the knee, the femur, or tibia.

Torn Ligaments – The sudden twisting or bending motion that can occur in some car accidents can tear the ligaments in the knee, such as the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), or medial collateral ligament (MCL).

Torn Meniscus – The meniscus is a rubbery cartilage that acts as a cushion between the shinbone and thighbone. This cartilage can tear due to the impact of a car accident, resulting in pain, swelling, and limited mobility.

Knee Dislocations – Sometimes the force of a car accident is strong enough that it can cause the bones of the knee to become dislocated from their normal position. These types of knee injuries lead to severe pain and instability.

If you sustained a knee injury in your car crash, you could require significant medical treatment in the form of surgeries, x-rays, crutches, and rehabilitation. In some cases, the injuries could be so severe it leads to life-altering consequences, leaving you unable to work or do the things you once enjoyed.

What Sort of Compensation Can You Receive for Knee Injuries?

If you’ve sustained a knee injury in a car accident caused by another party’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Medical Expenses – This includes the costs of emergency medical treatment, hospitalization, surgery, medication, physical therapy, and ongoing medical care related to your knee injury.
  • Lost Wages – If your knee injury prevents you from working or requires you to take time off from your job for recovery, you may be able to recover compensation for lost wages or loss of earning capacity if it affects you from being able to continue in your chosen profession.
  • Pain and Suffering – In the state of Nevada, you may be able to seek compensation for the physical pain, emotional distress, and mental anguish caused by your knee injury and its impact on your daily life and activities.
  • Permanent Disability – If your knee injury results in permanent impairment or disability, you may be entitled to compensation for the long-term effects on your ability to work, engage in recreational activities, and enjoy life to the fullest.

What Impacts the Value of a Knee Injury Settlement?

When it comes to the amount you can expect for a knee injury compensation settlement, there are many things that will impact the payout amount. Below are two of those factors:

  1. The severity of the knee injury: More serious injuries will result in more medical treatment and a larger impact on a person’s ability to work and resume normal day-to-day living (for example, knee replacement surgery). As such, the more severe the knee injury, the larger the compensation payout typically will be.
  2. History of pre-existing conditions: An insurance company may investigate to see if the victim had a pre-existing knee problem before the accident and, if they did, the insurance company will typically reduce the compensation offered for the injury. It is important to document all medical care that was needed, related to the accident, so that your car accident attorney can clearly show that any pre-existing condition should not reduce the amount of the payout.

See some of our other case results – like recent rear-ended collision settlements in Nevada – and check out our recent personal injury settlement amounts examples in Nevada.

Contact a Personal Injury Attorney for Your Knee Injury Settlement

Suffering a knee injury in a car accident can be a traumatic experience regardless of whether you undergo knee replacement surgery. Thankfully, you don’t have to face the challenges of recovery alone. By seeking the assistance of an experienced personal injury attorney in Las Vegas, you can navigate the process of pursuing a car accident settlement for your knee injury with confidence and peace of mind.

Our team will put our expertise to work to ensure you get the compensation you deserve! See our track record of compensation for clients like you, including knee replacement settlement amounts. The skilled personal injury attorneys at SJW are experienced in handling knee injury car accident cases in Las Vegas, and we can protect your rights and pursue the compensation you need to rebuild your life and move forward after a devastating accident. If you’ve suffered a knee injury in Las Vegas, email us or call us at (702) 291-8007. The team here at SJW can sit down with you for a free case consultation, answering any questions you might have related to your accident.